Take Five Weston Arts + Health Festival 2026

10th-12th July, online, on the beach and at Weston General Hospital

Co-produced by Super Culture and UHBW Arts & Culture Programme, part of Bristol NHS Group, Weston Arts + Health Festival returns for its seventh year.

All events are absolutely free and all activities are drop-in except for Friday night and the walks, where booking is recommended.

Scroll down to explore the full festival programme.

Weston General Hospital Programme

Friday 10th July Events and activities taking place at Weston General Hospital

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Disco Ceilidh - Festival Launch Event

Friday 10th July To launch Arts + Health Festival The Disco Ceilidh are bringing their unique party to Weston-super-Mare.

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Festival Hub - Saturday

Saturday 11th July Explore the full programme happening at our Festival Hub from crafting, singing and much more

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Festival Hub - Sunday

Sunday 12 July Explore the jam packed programme of events and activities happening on Sunday in our festival hub

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On the Beach -Saturday

Saturday 11th July Take part in creative adventures from treasure hunts to guided tours

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On the Beach - Sunday

Sunday 11 July, all day.

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Calm Space - Sat/Sun

A quiet space for those who want a gentler pace, with DIY craft activities available

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On the Prom - Sat/Sun

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July Explore pop-up events and activities on Weston's iconic promenade

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Portraits of Weston - Fri-Sun

Have your portrait taken and share your story to play a part in this community-created photography exhibition with South West Heritage Trust.

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Community Chest Sat/Sun

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July Interactive fun for all ages - On the beach.

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Festival Walks

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July Explore heritage, history and nature in these free walks

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Flag Carnival

Saturday 11th July Be part of Weston's Flag carnival and celebrate the many wonderful creative communities who live here

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Bird Rave

Saturday 12th July Learn some old-school rave moves - inspired by birds

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Walk Of The Dandelion

Saturday 11th July Meet Daniel, a giant ancient puppet who fosters connections and community

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Connection Factory

Saturday 11th July Poetry and badge-making to pin your heart to.

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Sofra Brunch

Enjoy food from Global Kitchen and meet and connect with others taking part in the Festival

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Poetry Machine - Sunday

Sunday 12 July Join Beth Calverley and The Poetry Machine and co-create poems together

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